Saturday, April 9, 2016

Jimbo's Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Fishing Report: 4/9/2016

Hey Gang - I wanted to drop in a quick report from the Pond. The fishing has been OUTSTANDING the last 2 weeks! Here is what I have open for the remainder of April: 11, 12, 16, 26, 27, 30. Folks, this is the time to go. If you were waiting on an incredible spring bite, its here. Come get ya some!! THIS Monday and Tuesday are open. Call me and let's go wreck 'em! We have really gotten on a very consistent bite, and we have been smoking some monster sacks every day. It has been one of the most productive and consistent spring bites we have found that I can remember. These fish are VERY shallow right now. Sometimes unbelievably shallow. Areas with some kind of rock in shallow water is the key, and it does not have to be a point. As far as bait selections, pick your favorite and go to work. Here is a list of some the baits we have caught big fish on the past 2 weeks: Shaky Head, Drop Shot, Spinnerbaits, Wakebait, Jerkbait, Spro Crank Baits, SuperSpin, Swimbait,and the list goes on...it's just that simple. I had a great time yesterday speaking with the young men fishing the GA TBF Federation Youth Division Top 6 Tournament today out of Laurel Park. These kids are the future of our sport and I was honored to be able to share some time and information with them. Thanks to all of the parents that support these kids and all the others that support this important movement in youth fishing. Thanks also to Bruce Pilgrim for inviting me to the event, and I hope they all sack 'em up today! Here is what I have open for the remainder of April: 11, 12, 16, 26, 27, 30. Folks, this is the time to go. If you were waiting on an incredible spring bite, its here. Come get ya some!! THIS Monday and Tuesday are open. Call me and let's go wreck 'em! Thanks to all, and May God Bless!! Jimbo

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Jimbo's Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service Fishing Report: 4/5/2016

The fishing on Lake Lanier this past week has been excellent. Here is what I have remaining open in April: 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 26, 27. The spots are on fire! Don't miss out! Give me a call and let's go fishing! A wake bait has been our first choice in the mornings. The focus with these baits should be fairly shallow on flats and shallower rocky points and humps as well. When the wake bait bite slows down, switch to a worm on a 1/8 oz Davis Shaky Head in these same areas. Focus on points at the mouths of spawning pockets and on secondary points as well. A drop shot rig with a 4" worm cast to steep rock banks and points has again been productive this past week. Work the rig like a shaky head and watch for light bites. The fluke bite has slowed a bit this week. When it is on, focus on shallow wood such as blowdowns and twitch the bait slowly with 3 second pauses. Shallower, long running flat points are holding fish as well. Often these fish can be found in the 8-10 foot depth ranges on top of these points. Work a Chattahoochee Jig or shaky head worm slowly on these areas. A jerkbait has been productive on these shallower rocky points as well. Try a straight retrieve with this bait if the jerk, jerk, pause cadence does not work. Again, other than early morning, wind is important for this bite. The Largemouth are up shallow all around the lake. Look in the backs of creeks and pockets to find these critters. Docks in these areas are a good bet for these fish. A number of lures can work depending on the conditions, but all the normal fare are good choices. Thanks to all and May God Bless.